The NPS consists of approx between 5 to 8 race events at various locations in Ireland.
Click here for information on the various race categories.
The race courses usually include a mix of fireroad and singletrack and possibly open mountain sections.

National XC Championships
This single event is usually run in July each year. The categories are based on age groups (Juniors, Seniors, Masters).

Marathon XC Champs
It consists of a single lap of a course which can be from 50km to 80km long.
This is a very physically strenuous event and is ideally suited to riders with intermediate/advanced experience.

Club/inter-club leagues/races
Various clubs hold league races in which their members compete for positions.
There are also inter-club races where members from different clubs can race each other in the same race series/league.
These races are excellent training and experience for such races as the NPS series.